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By doing sports as a improvement strategy it will help your body but making your muscles endure more starin making your stamina longer will help your PS recruitment and fitness asspect.

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the improvement stratagies-*9

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Some improvement strategies are playing sports for example, when your doing sport your also working your body to become more healthy and your will feel better about yourself.

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Stress is an overwhelming feeling that can quickly deteriorate your mood and general health/well being. 

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Stress is an overwhelming feeling that can quickly deteriorate your mood and general health/well being. 

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Short term effects of stress are you start to develop headaches, cheat pains and upset stomachs. Long term effects are you start to become depressed because of all emotions and thoughts going through your head. 

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Short term effects of stress are you start to develop headaches, cheat pains and upset stomachs. Long term effects are you start to become depressed because of all emotions and thoughts going through your head. 

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we can meditate in order to alleviate stress. RR

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long term - stress can lead to anxiety/ depression sleeping problems or heart disease.
short term-  stress can cause headaches/ chest pains/ muscle tension or shortness of breath.  RR

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When you are stressed you could try things to calm yourself down like go for runs or walks, play sports or spend time with family or friends so our not alone. 

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When you are stressed you could try things to calm yourself down like go for runs or walks, play sports or spend time with family or friends so our not alone. 

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stress to me is when something in your life gets too much and it builds up too much which then creates stress.

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stress to me is when something in your life gets too much and it builds up too much which then creates stress.

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Stress is your body's way of responding to threats or build up of negative emotions. AF

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Stress is your body's way of responding to threats or build up of negative emotions. AF

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Stress is caused by not having sleep, overthinking about stuff and get stressed out with work you can’t do then can’t sleep. 

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Stress is caused by not having sleep, overthinking about stuff and get stressed out with work you can’t do then can’t sleep. 

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Using the improvement strategies for your lifestyle factors, analyse how these would be positive for a Public Service role.

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M4 - Explaining the positive outcomes of improvement strategies. 

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M4 - Explaining the positive outcomes of improvement strategies. 

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As a result of your improvement strategies, explain how they are going to be positive for a Public Service recruit/individual.

Access the link below for some guidance.

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What are stress and anxiety?

Do you find yourself constantly concerned over many areas of your life, including feeling nervous about small things like being on time or worrying even when things are going well? Or do you often feel jumpy or become angry when anyone disturbs you? Maybe you can't concentrate on things as well as you used to, or you break out in a sweat and your heart races for no obvious reason. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, they could be signs of stress and anxiety.

Stress and anxiety serve a purpose. They act as the body's alarm system for dealing with threats or tense situations. The body and the mind prepare themselves physically and emotionally to deal with danger. But if the alarm never shuts off or if it goes off at high volume even for small concerns, stress and anxiety can become overwhelming and make it hard to carry out your daily routine.

"I thought I had put it all behind me so I didn't know that my anxiety about going into certain situations was related to what I went through in the Persian Gulf."

Some Veterans experience stress and anxiety because of past events - like combat or a traumatic military training experience - that are painful to remember or accept. Other Veterans are dealing with stress and anxiety because of other life experiences, like a job change or family conflicts.

Severe stress and anxiety sometimes cause physical symptoms, like trembling or shaking, or can lead to feelings of panic or unease. At high levels these conditions can also be associated with chronic disease. Over time, stress and anxiety can interfere with your work or daily activities and strain your relationships.

What can I do if I'm experiencing stress and anxiety?

Try to get enough rest.

Plan a schedule for your day to help manage the feeling of being out of control.

Practice relaxation and mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing, to help cope when things upset you or don't go according to plan.

Do something you enjoy several times a week, like seeing a movie or visiting friends.

"My counselors at VA showed me different techniques on how to deal with my anxiety attacks. They've given me a guide on how to live, because the anxiety stopped me from living because I shut myself off."

It's important to find ways to reduce stress and anxiety. Your close friends and family may notice the effects these conditions are having on your quality of life. Turn to them when you are ready to look for solutions. By sharing what you're experiencing with them, they may be able to provide support.

Take the next step: Make the connection.

Every day, Veterans who served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard connect with useful resources and effective treatments for dealing with stress and anxiety. If severe stress and anxiety are affecting your health and well-being or getting in the way of your relationships, work, or daily activities, you may want to reach out for support. Consider connecting with:

Your doctor. Ask if your doctor has experience treating Veterans or can refer you to someone who does. If you feel comfortable enough with your physician, he or she may be able to help you find tools to manage hypervigilance even without direct experience with Veterans.

A mental health professional, such as a therapist

Your local VA Medical Center or Vet Center. VA specializes in the care and treatment of Veterans.

A spiritual or religious adviser

Explore these resources for more information about Veterans experiencing stress and anxiety.

Learn more about addressing specific concerns you may be experiencing as you encounter stress and anxiety, such as feeling on edge, depression, and posttraumatic stress.

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Stress and Anxiety | Symptoms & Treatment | Military Veterans | Make the Connection

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Do you find yourself constantly concerned over many areas of your life, including feeling nervous about small things like being on time or worrying even when things are going well? Or do you often feel jumpy or become angry when anyone disturbs you?

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M3 - What are the short & long term effects of stress?

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M3 - What are the short & long term effects of stress?

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Access the link below for some guidance.

Please explain the effects of stress on an individual in the Public Services (Positives & Negatives).

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You're sitting in traffic, late for an important meeting, watching the minutes tick away. Your hypothalamus, a tiny control tower in your brain, decides to send out the order: Send in the stress hormones! These stress hormones are the same ones that trigger your body's "fight or flight" response. Your heart races, your breath quickens, and your muscles ready for action. This response was designed to protect your body in an emergency by preparing you to react quickly. But when the stress response keeps firing, day after day, it could put your health at serious risk.

Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Everyone expresses stress from time to time. Anything from everyday responsibilities like work and family to serious life events such as a new diagnosis, war, or the death of a loved one can trigger stress. For immediate, short-term situations, stress can be beneficial to your health. It can help you cope with potentially serious situations. Your body responds to stress by releasing hormones that increase your heart and breathing rates and ready your muscles to respond.

Yet if your stress response doesn't stop firing, and these stress levels stay elevated far longer than is necessary for survival, it can take a toll on your health. Chronic stress can cause a variety of symptoms and affect your overall well-being. Symptoms of chronic stress include:

Central nervous and endocrine systems

Your central nervous system (CNS) is in charge of your "fight or flight" response. In your brain, the hypothalamus gets the ball rolling, telling your adrenal glands to release the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones rev up your heartbeat and send blood rushing to the areas that need it most in an emergency, such as your muscles, heart, and other important organs.

When the perceived fear is gone, the hypothalamus should tell all systems to go back to normal. If the CNS fails to return to normal, or if the stressor doesn't go away, the response will continue.

Chronic stress is also a factor in behaviors such as overeating or not eating enough, alcohol or drug abuse, and social withdrawal.

Respiratory and cardiovascular systems

Stress hormones affect your respiratory and cardiovascular systems. During the stress response, you breathe faster in an effort to quickly distribute oxygen-rich blood to your body. If you already have a breathing problem like asthma or emphysema, stress can make it even harder to breathe.

Under stress, your heart also pumps faster. Stress hormones cause your blood vessels to constrict and divert more oxygen to your muscles so you'll have more strength to take action. But this also raises your blood pressure.

As a result, frequent or chronic stress will make your heart work too hard for too long. When your blood pressure rises, so do your risks for having a stroke or heart attack.

Digestive system

Under stress, your liver produces extra blood sugar ( glucose) to give you a boost of energy. If you're under chronic stress, your body may not be able to keep up with this extra glucose surge. Chronic stress may increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The rush of hormones, rapid breathing, and increased heart rate can also upset your digestive system. You're more likely to have heartburn or acid reflux thanks to an increase in stomach acid. Stress doesn't cause ulcers (a bacterium called H. pylori often does), but it can increase your risk for them and cause existing ulcers to act up.

Stress can also affect the way food moves through your body, leading to diarrhea or constipation. You might also experience nausea, vomiting, or a stomachache.

Muscular system

Your muscles tense up to protect themselves from injury when you're stressed. They tend to release again once you relax, but if you're constantly under stress, your muscles may not get the chance to relax. Tight muscles cause headaches, back and shoulder pain, and body aches. Over time, this can set off an unhealthy cycle as you stop exercising and turn to pain medication for relief.

Sexuality and reproductive system

Stress is exhausting for both the body and mind. It's not unusual to lose your desire when you're under constant stress. While short-term stress may cause men to produce more of the male hormone testosterone, this effect doesn't last.

If stress continues for a long time, a man's testosterone levels can begin to drop. This can interfere with sperm production and cause erectile dysfunction or impotence. Chronic stress may also increase risk of infection for male reproductive organs like the prostate and testes.

For women, stress can affect the menstrual cycle. It can lead to irregular, heavier, or more painful periods. Chronic stress can also magnify the physical symptoms of menopause.
What are the causes of inhibited sexual desire? "
Immune system

Stress stimulates the immune system, which can be a plus for immediate situations. This stimulation can help you avoid infections and heal wounds. But over time, stress hormones will weaken your immune system and reduce your body's response to foreign invaders. People under chronic stress are more susceptible to viral illnesses like the flu and the common cold, as well as other infections. Stress can also increase the time it takes you to recover from an illness or injury.
Keep reading: Learn tips on managing your stress "

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Constant stress can increase your risk for long-term health issues like heart attack and diabetes. Although some types of stress are normal and healthy, chronic stress is not and should be treated. The effects of stress on your body can cause both mental and physical conditions, and can put your health at risk.

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What strategies would you provide for stress?

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What recommendations for stress are in place by the Public Services?

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Provide your own description/definition of what you believe stress to be. Give examples and explain.